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One event every five years sets the tone for school transportation across the country — the National Congress on School Transportation (NCST). From school bus specifications to special-needs matters, activity buses, and alternative transportation, the decisions made here set the tone for the entire industry.
In this episode of The Route, SBF Executive Editor Amanda Huggett shares firsthand insights from four industry leaders who attended the 17th NCST in Des Moines, Iowa:
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This episode is sponsored by IC Bus.
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